Abstract [en]

This philosophical paper is an attempt of trying to map surveillance studies as a subfield within the media and communication studies research field, and to seek out boundaries, limitations, strengths, weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of the currently conducted research. To be able to properly map out the subfield and mark important points within the landscape, the Journal of Surveillance & Society, a premier interdisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal in the field of surveillance, is chosen as a point of departure. Brief analysis of reiterating topics within the surveillance studies field is conducted based on journal's specialized issues and articles appearing in them. While providing the analysis of the frequent topics and thus mapping out the subfield, article same timely engages in the argumentative discussion of the missing points and aspects believed to be in the need of fortification and wider coverage.